Great trip on a glass bottom boat off the south of the island of Tenerife

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Excursion of 2h, 3h or 4'5 on a glass-bottom boat off Tenerife with various stops at the most beautiful parts of the island’s south coast. Route from Puerto Colón (Playa de Las Américas) towards La Gomera. Watch dolphins too! Includes lunch and drinks (3h and 4,5h option).

  • Tour / activity duration: depending on selection
  • Languages: German, English, Spanish
  • Transfer: included in selected offers
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  • English-speaking service
  • Hassle-free booking change or cancellation
  • Usually cheaper than at site

Overview / General Information

Fantastic trip on a glass bottom boat off Tenerife

Experience the underwater world off Tenerife up close and travel along the coast of the island on a board a glass bottom boat. The 2-hour trip is a nice way to get to know the creatures that live in the sea off the coast of Tenerife, the 3-hour tour takes you from Playa de las Américas to Playa Blanca or Playa Diego Hernández and includes a meal on board. This service is also included on the 4.5-hour boat trip to the cliffs of "Acantilado de Los Gigantes" and Masca Bay, where there will be a stop so you can go for a swim. The following details apply to all options:

Overview

  • Capacity: 222 passengers / 109 on the main deck
  • Duration: upon your choice
  • Months: possible all-year
  • Languages: German, English, Spanish, French
  • Starting points: Playa de las Americas

Included

  • Taxes, insurance, port charges
  • Professional guide, boat ride, toilet on board
  • underwater viewing windows, underwater television screens

Option 1: Tenerife glass-bottom boat tour "Mini cruise" - 2 hours

Hop on board the glass bottom boat in search of whales and dolphins off the coast of Tenerife. The 2-hour boat trip starts at Puerto Colon and heads along the coast of Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje. You can enjoy the trip out on the Atlantic on the main deck or go dolphin watching in one of the cabins equipped with panoramic windows in the hull of the ship. Images from the underwater cameras will also be shown on screen.

Overview

  • Duration: ~ 2 hours
  • Hours: 10:30 AM
  • Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
  • Pick-up included in the price from: Playa de las Americas

Option 2: Tenerife glass bottom boat trip "Atlantic Cruise" - 3 hours

Enjoy an adventure off Tenerife and explore the coast from Playa de las Américas to Playa Blanca or Playa Diego Hernández in La Caleta on the glass bottom boat. You will start by joining the crew and other passengers looking for tropical pilot whales and dolphins, which you can observe in their natural habitat through the vessel’s underwater windows. The boat then sets course for the tourist areas of the south coast of Tenerife as far as Bahía Blanca and La Caleta, where you can swim in the calm waters of Diego Hernandez Bay and then enjoy a meal on board. The views of the south coast of Tenerife are the highlight of the return leg back to Puerto Colón.

Overview

  • Duration: ~ 3 hours
  • Hours: 10:30 AM
  • Days: Wednesday, Saturday
  • Transfer Wednesday: Los Gigantes, Puerto Santiago, Playa de la Arena, Callao Salvaje, Playa Paraison, El Medano, Golf del Sur, Costa del Silencio, Tenbel
  • Transfer Saturday: Costa Adeje (up to La Caleta), Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos

Included

  • Beverages: beer, sangria, water, soft drinks and juice during the entire trip
  • Swim stop(s)
  • Lunch: Tortilla, baked fish, chicken croquettes, coleslaw, bread, banana

Option 3: Tenerife glass-bottom boat tour "Los Gigantes Masca Cruise" - 4.5 hours

The 4.5-hour glass bottom boat tour starts with a welcome drink on board. Take a seat on the main deck and enjoy the first nautical miles out in the sun. The adventure takes you from Playa de Las Américas to the vertical coastal cliffs of Acantilado de Los Gigantes and Masca Bay. During this, you will be on the lookout for tropical pilot whales and dolphins. We will drop the anchor in the Bay of Masca to give you time go for a swim in the calm waters. Meanwhile, food will be prepared and then served on board. Enjoy the breath-taking view of the south coast of Tenerife as you head back to harbour.

Overview

  • Duration: approx. 4.5 hours
  • Departure: 14:00 h
  • Transfer from El Medano, Golf del Sur, Costa del Silencio, Tenbel, Los Gigantes, Puerto Santiago, Playa de la Arena, Callao Salvaje, Playa Paraiso - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
  • Transfer from La Caleta, Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje - daily
  • Transfer from Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (extra charge; pick up can be up to 2,5 hours before) - daily

Overview

  • Duration: ~ 4.5 hours
  • Hours: 2:00 PM
  • Days: daily
  • Pick-up included in the price from: Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Included

  • Beverages: beer, sangria, water, soft drinks and juice during the entire trip
  • Swim stop(s), welcome drink
  • Lunch: salami snack, coleslaw, white rice with peas and sweet corn, chicken meatballs in tomato sauce, bread and fruit. Alternatives for vegetarians and allergy sufferers can be provided, please enter details when you book-

2-hour excursion by glass bottom boat off Tenerife Details

  • 2-hour Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - Mini Cruise - per adult (age 12+) 30.-€
  • 2-hour Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - Mini Cruise - per child (ages 4-11) 15.-€
  • 2-hour Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - Mini Cruise - per baby (ages 0-3) 0.-€

3-hour excursion by glass bottom boat off Tenerife Details

  • 3-hour Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - Atlantic Cruise - per adult (age 12+) 50.-€
  • 3-hour Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - Atlantic Cruise - per child (ages 4-11) 25.-€
  • 3-hour Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - Atlantic Cruise - per baby (ages 0-3) 0.-€

4.5-hour excursion by glass bottom boat off Tenerife Details

  • 4.5-hour Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - Los Gigantes Masca - per adult (age 12+) 60.-€
  • 4.5-hour Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - Los Gigantes Masca - per child (ages 4-11) 30.-€
  • 4.5-hour Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - Los Gigantes Masca - per baby (ages 0-3) 0.-€

4.5-hour excursion by glass bottom boat off Tenerife + transfer Puerto de la Cruz/Santa Cruz de Tenerife

  • Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - transfer Santa Cruz/Puerto de la Cruz - per adult (ages 12+) 65.-€
  • Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - transfer Santa Cruz/Puerto de la Cruz - per child (ages 4-11) 32.50€
  • Tenerife glass bottom boat trip - transfer Santa Cruz/Puerto de la Cruz - per baby (ages 0-3) 0.-€
Underwater adventure on board a boat
Important information

We ask for your understanding that wheelchairs cannot be transported on the buses (neither in the north nor in the south). Wheelchair users are requested to come directly to the landing stage.

Please bring

Sunglasses, sun blocker, long trousers / jacket, hat, camera, small travel pharmacy (just in case)

Experience the underwater world off Tenerife on a glass bottom boat

A unique excursion on the south coast of Tenerife: board the glass bottom boat and discover the wonderful underwater world of the Atlantic Ocean on the dolphin tour from Playa las Americas. The south coast of Tenerife is particularly well-known for dolphin sightings and the potential for whale-watching. A Tenerife boat trip will not only bring you closer to the marine life, but also to the island itself. The view of the coast and the landscape that you get from the water is both impressive and beautiful.

There is a choice of 3 different excursions on the glass bottom boat. The starting point in each case is the harbour at Puerto Colón, which is popular for sporting activities and tourists. This is where the Royal Dolphin is berthed – this well-equipped equipment catamaran can accommodate up to 222 passengers. The two air-conditioned underwater compartments are equipped with panoramic windows and 10 underwater cameras. The images are transmitted to the screens on the main deck so that all of the passengers can experience life in the sea as it is filmed.

Once on board, you will start a comfortable cruise towards the neighbouring island of La Gomera. You will be amazed by the fantastic views of both islands. The Atlantic Ocean off Tenerife is very rich in fish and soon you will be able to observe the different whale and dolphin species that live off the coast of Tenerife from one of the decks, in the underwater area or on the screens. The Royal Dolphin has the "Blue Boat" standard, which indicates that tours to observe the different species are sustainable and respectful. This also includes reduced speed in the dolphin’s territory.

Also you will not want for anything on board. Drinks and food are included during the 3-hour and the 4.5-hour boat tour. The highlights include the Los Gigantes cliffs and the enchanting Masca Bay, where there will be a swimming stop for the guests on the "big tour". As well the most important safety information, a qualified tour guide will give you useful information about the island of Tenerife, the fauna on land and in the water and the how the environment around our beautiful island is being protected. You can relive the whole panorama of the south coast of Tenerife on the way back to Puerto Colón and enjoy taking in all of the sights again.

Conditions

Valid on the reserved day or for 12 months after date of purchase if no date has been selected. You will receive the tour operator's details with the purchased ticket. Attention: reservation is required! The reservation can be made through sunbonoo as part of the booking process or later by contacting the tour operator directly via phone or email.

Customer Reviews Fantastic trip on a glass bottom boat off Tenerife

4.4  /5
Carlos M. wrote on Jun 23, 2025
Overall rating
4 von 5

Good tour

The experience on the glass bottom boat was good. I enjoyed seeing the dolphins and the views of the Tenerife coastline. The guide was informative, but the boat was a bit crowded. I would have preferred more space. The food and drinks were good. Overall, it was a recommendable experience, especially for sea lovers.

Buen tour

La experiencia en el barco con fondo de cristal fue buena. Me gustó ver los delfines y las vistas de la costa de Tenerife. El guía fue informativo, pero el barco estaba un poco lleno. Hubiera preferido más espacio. La comida y las bebidas estuvieron bien. En general, fue una experiencia recomendable, especialmente para los amantes del mar.
Pieter Z. wrote on Jun 20, 2025
Overall rating
5 von 5

Glass bottom boat experience in Tenerife

It was a great experience on the glass bottom boat in Tenerife. My partner and I enjoyed the coastal views and the marine life. It was great to see dolphins. Lunch was simple but tasty. The guide gave good information about the islands and animals. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to explore the coast of Tenerife.

glasbodemboot ervaring in Tenerife

Het was een geweldige ervaring op de glasbodemboot in Tenerife. Mijn partner en ik hebben genoten van het uitzicht op de kust en het onderwaterleven. Het was fantastisch om dolfijnen te zien. De lunch was simpel maar lekker. De gids gaf goede informatie over de eilanden en de dieren. Een aanrader voor iedereen die de kust van Tenerife wil verkennen.
Bob T. wrote on Jun 13, 2025
Overall rating
4 von 5

Family fun on the glass bottom boat

Great views, food, and dolphins!
Pedro M. wrote on Jun 8, 2025
Overall rating
5 von 5

incredible dolphins and underwater view

breathtaking underwater experience

delfines y vista submarina increibles

experiencia acuática impresionante
Günter P. wrote on Jun 7, 2025
Overall rating
4 von 5

Super Trip

The glass-bottom boat tour was an absolute highlight of our trip. Dolphins, great views and delicious food. A must for anyone who wants to experience the south coast of Tenerife!

Super Trip

Die Glasbodenbootstour war ein absolutes Highlight unserer Reise. Delfine, tolle Aussichten und leckeres Essen. Ein Muss für jeden, der die Südküste Teneriffas erleben will!

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